
The power of behavioural-based safety strategies
In the world of health and safety, there’s been a notable buzz lately surrounding behavioural-based safety (BBS). Whilst it’s not a novel concept, it builds on the legal duties to

Book review: The Chimp Paradox by Dr Steve Peters
“We can control what we become through our thinking, and we can control what we think through our understanding.“ Dr Steve Peters Having worked with people all my life, it’s

What to consider before introducing pet-friendly work policies
We recently had an interesting enquiry regarding an employee bringing their pet dog to work: are there any health and safety concerns? Research has shown that bringing pets, especially dogs,

Book review: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
“If I cling to the notion that something’s not possible, I’m arguing in favour of limitation. And if I argue for my limitations, I get to keep them.“ Gay Hendricks

Constructive unfair dismissal (2024)
The case The Claimant worked as an engineer for the Respondent for 17 years. They were one of seven employees who worked within the business, although the other six employees

International Women’s Day 2024: unveiling uncomfortable truths and provoking progress
The familiar hashtags and celebrations fill our feeds as the world marks yet another International Women’s Day. Yet, amidst the cheers and affirmations, a nagging question lingers: Why are we still

How to better support Muslim colleagues during Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the holiest months for Muslims around the world. Most people know that it’s mandatory to fast between dawn and dusk. But beyond that, Ramadan is a

Book review: Kiss That Frog by Brian Tracy
“One of the marks of maturity is to accept that you are not perfect, that you make mistakes.“ Brian Tracy Kiss That Frog is an uplifting, motivational read with inspiring

Constructive dismissal (2023)
Guernsey The case The Applicant was a head chef with the Respondent from August 2019 until May 2022. In early 2022, they had to attend a ceremony in Thailand following

Book review: The Power of Ethical Management by Norman Vincent Peale and Kenneth Blanchard
“Nice guys may appear to finish last, but usually they’re running a different race” Kenneth Blanchard Although this book was published quite a few years ago, it really stands the

Peer pressure and safety performance
Humans are social creatures. We all try to make connections and relationships whenever possible to fit in with others. This behaviour isn’t exclusive to personal relationships either – we also

Why the protection of data is about so much more than a law
Back in 2006, the Council of Europe decided to launch a Data Protection Day to be marked on 28 January each year. Outside of Europe it’s often known as ‘Privacy